BMT opens new Aussie defence services subsidiary

UK-based BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of British Maritime Technology Ltd (BMT), is establishing a new subsidiary based in Melbourne, Australia. The new company is named BMT Defence Services (Australia) Pty Ltd and is now operational.

Last year the Australian Government announced a significant increase in spending in naval shipbuilding and support over the next decade. This launched the start of a challenging new naval construction programme and it is in this context that BMT Defence Services is expanding its international operations to provide the Australian Government and industry with independent naval design, engineering and support services.

Over the last 15 years, BMT Defence Services has established a strong track record in the UK and internationally as a key source of independent professional advice on naval procurement and support projects. The company has gained huge experience with major roles on all the UK?s major programmes including Type 45 destroyer, the new CVF aircraft carrier and the UK submarine programme. This capability has been recognised by the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) which has engaged BMT to support it during the current phase of the naval acquisition programme.

BMT plans to build up its Melbourne-based company through the employment and professional development of local engineers and graduates combined with relocating staff from the UK to provide the mix of skills that will sustain the business long-term.